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Bird Diet

Bird Diet articles from Beauty of Birds: expert, ethical guidance on caring for and training pet birds.

Parrot foods laid out in rows on dark slate: walnuts, almonds, seeds, dried fruit, herbs, blueberries and pellets

Should You Feed A Cockatiel Peanuts?

We have discussed many times what different foods cockatiels can eat, but there are always questions about specific foods. Since a lot of people have problems

A bright green budgie sits on a dry branch among bare twigs.

How Long Can Budgies Go Without Water?

Budgie owners are more likely to notice their birds taking a bath in the water bowl as opposed to drinking from it. Some owners never see their birds take a

Parrot foods laid out in rows on dark slate: walnuts, almonds, seeds, dried fruit, herbs, blueberries and pellets

How Long Can Cockatiels Go Without Water?

Water is arguably the most important substance for all living beings, including cockatiels. Humans can live for about three days without water, but what about

Parrot foods laid out in rows on dark slate: walnuts, almonds, seeds, dried fruit, herbs, blueberries and pellets

Why Your Cockatiel Is Not Drinking Water

If you hang around your cockatiel for a little while and see that they are not drinking their water, you will soon know the answer to why is my cockatiel not

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